What's your favorite recipe with Black Beans??

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  • eating4balance
    eating4balance Posts: 743 Member
    This is my favorite Crock Pot Recipe with Black Beans in It, its wonderful:

    Slow-Cooker Latin Chicken with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes

    Ingredients
    * 3 pound(s) bone-in skinless chicken thighs
    * 2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
    * Salt and pepper
    * 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika, or 1⁄2 tsp. chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
    * 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
    * 1 cup(s) chicken broth
    * 1/2 cup(s) salsa
    * 3 clove(s) (large) garlic, crushed with press
    * 2 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled cut into 2-inch chunks
    * 1 jarred roasted red pepper, cut into strips (1 cup)
    * 1/3 cup(s) loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
    * Lime wedges

    Directions

    1. Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add chicken thighs and cook until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Remove skillet from heat.
    2. In same skillet, combine smoked paprika, allspice, chicken broth, salsa, garlic, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
    3. In 6-quart slow cooker, combine beans and sweet potatoes. Place chicken on top of potato mixture in slow cooker; pour broth mixture over chicken. Cover slow cooker with lid and cook as manufacturer directs, on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
    4. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove chicken pieces to large platter. Gently stir roasted red pepper strips into potato mixture. Spoon mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

    Nutritional Information
    (per serving) (Makes 6 servings)
    Calories 415
    Total Fat 6g
    Saturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 107mg
    Sodium 875mg
    Total Carbohydrate 61g
    Dietary Fiber 12g
    Sugars --
    Protein 36g
    Calcium --

    That sounds absolutely amazing!!! I :heart: sweet potatoes and black beans...

    Quick question: Is the serving a cup or 2 cups?
  • Baileymqt
    Baileymqt Posts: 28 Member
    I JUST checked out a cookbook from the library that had a recipe for making brownies with black beans. It's actually a diet cookbook so it uses things like egg substitutes and stevia sugar and lowfat sour cream. One brownie is 58 calories! I have yet to try them but plan to. My husband is alreay thinking negatively about them so I will make them without telling him what's in them when I do.
  • kent4j
    kent4j Posts: 391 Member
    Bump-thanks!
  • Isaiahsmommy329
    Isaiahsmommy329 Posts: 3
    I try to used Black Beans at least 3 times a week...

    1 Tortilla (whole wheat) 120cal
    1/2 cup Cuban Style Black Beans (Trader Joes) 100 cal
    1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh) 40 cal
    1/4 Low Fat Mozz Cheese 100cal
    1/2 cup chopped and diced white onion

    Bake @ 400 for 8-10 minutes

    Topped with Taco sauce (30cal)

    Super Yummy and 390 cal!!!!
  • sandybeach11
    sandybeach11 Posts: 198 Member
    bump
  • Lhancock68
    Lhancock68 Posts: 1
    I love to make Black Bean Salad. 1 can of black beans to about 2-3 C of diced veggies from the list below - depending on what you like or what is handy. I usually use 3-4 different veggies per batch.

    Tomatoes (de-seeded)
    Red Bell Peppers
    Green Bell Peppers
    Frozen Corn
    Carrots
    Red Onions
    Green Onions

    Then add salt and pepper, a few shakes of cumin, some garlic powder (or fresh) and 3-4 tablespoons of Italian or Balsamic Vinegarette dressing and mix it all up.

    It lasts for about a week in the fridge so it is great for lunch. I usually serve it as a side for fish for dinner one night and then take it for lunch poured over spinnach or just by itself or with pita chips if I have extra calories left.
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
    I made a delicious omelet this morning with 1/2 cup Eggbeaters filled with 1/2 cup rinsed black beans, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon feta and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Then rolled it and topped it with 2 tablespoons salsa and 1/2 packet of wholly guacamole. Soooooo good!! Only 253 calories and kept me going all morning long.

    You reminded me, I made a healthy Huevos Rancheros for a few meals several week ago. Used a vegetable frittata w/1 egg and 2 egg whites as a "base." On top of that I put a half cup of my refried black beans, then top w/whatever you want. I did a little bit of 2% cheese, sour cream and salsa. CRAZY filling and A LOT of food for about 350 cals.
  • liagarden
    liagarden Posts: 54
    Black bean sauce is a special fermented product. You can buy it at the Asian markets---and I think even regular grocery stores, now. Look for a small jar in the Asian foods section. Lots of salt! (that's how it's made). I always find good recipes at epicurious.com
  • emmigirl429
    emmigirl429 Posts: 42 Member
    My friend's family makes Bean Salad and I finally made it myself last night. So yummy!

    Basically,
    1 15 oz can of each black beans, kidney beans (I used pinto instead), and corn
    About a cup of bell peppers and onions
    Juice from 2 lemons
    Tons of cumin
    Some cilantro if you have some

    My friend says it's delicious as a salsa if you heat it up a bit and dip chips in it. I just like mine simple :)
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    Southwest Ravioli Soup

    1 can black beans
    1 can sweet corn
    1 cup salsa
    2-3 cups water
    1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
    1 bag frozen cheese ravioil

    Drain & rinse beans and corn. Add beans, corn, salsa, chicken broth and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, add ravioli and boil until ravioli are done.
    This is really good on a cold day, and the leftovers are great too. The ravioli will soak up a lot of the water so the leftovers tend to be less soupy.
  • Marci138
    Marci138 Posts: 5
    This one will amaze everyone but I swear these brownies (yes, I said brownies!) are to die for....

    Black Bean Brownies

    Per Serving: 97 Calories, 2.5g Fat
    Yield: Yields 30 brownies
    Ingredients
    • Nonstick cooking spray
    • 1- 15oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 6 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
    • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
    • 1 Tbs. light butter
    • 2 cups granulated sugar substitute
    • 2 Tbs. instant coffee powder (regular or espresso)
    • 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
    2. Coat a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick spray
    3. Blend drained beans and 2 egg whites (or 1/3 of 1/2 cup egg substitute) in food processor or blender until smooth
    4. Set aside
    5. Place chocolate and light butter in small microwave safe bowl
    6. Microwave for 60-90 seconds. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth. Set aside.
    7. Combine bean puree, sugar, flour, coffee powder and remaining egg whites or egg substitute in a mixing bowl. Beat until well combined.
    8. Blend in melted chocolate, pour mix into pan, sprinkle with walnuts
    9. Bake 30-35 minutes
  • olyrose
    olyrose Posts: 569 Member
    Great question! Saving this for all the recipes - thanks all!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    1 can black beans rinsed
    1 bell pepper
    1 can corn nibblets rinsed
    3/4 purple onion
    light zesty Italian dressing

    tostitos scoops


    it's called mexican salsa, fast, beautiful and good for you. You can add what ever you want to the mix, the beans and corn are the base....
  • Marci138
    Marci138 Posts: 5
    Black Bean Brownies
    Yes they are made with Black beans But oh so yummy oh so moist oh so good and you get a pretty big brownie being that it makes 16 servings so you can cut them smaller for less calories.

    Ingredients

    * 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 3 eggs
    * 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    * 1/4 cup cocoa powder
    * 1 pinch salt
    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    * 3/4 cup white sugar
    * 1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
    * 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (optional)

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 square baking dish.
    2. Combine the black beans, eggs, oil, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract, sugar, and instant coffee in a blender; blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the mixture.
    3. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.


    DETAILED NUTRITION
    Serving Size 1/16 of a recipe
    Servings Per Recipe 16
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 126
    Calories from Fat 48
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 5.3g 8 %
    Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
    Cholesterol 40mg 13 %
    Sodium 144mg 6 %
    Potassium 139mg 4 %
    Total Carbohydrates 18.1g 6 %
    Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11 %
    Protein 3.3g 7 %
    ** Sugars 12.4g
    Vitamin A < 1 %
    Vitamin C 1 %
    Calcium 2 %
    Iron 10 %
    Thiamin 5 %
    Niacin 7 %
    Vitamin B6 2 %
    Magnesium 8 %
    Folate 12 %

    I posted this recipe too but now can't find it! When I saw your post I thought I had to give it a bump! These brownies are to die for and so far no one who has tasted mine know the difference. Just don't tell them ahead of time or they will be reluctant to taste them.
  • qtpiesmom
    qtpiesmom Posts: 394 Member
    yes its a small amount
  • Aspynmom
    Aspynmom Posts: 166 Member
    Bumping for my love of black beans....

    (my husband, however, hates what they do to me!!!! LOL)
  • ldon37
    ldon37 Posts: 145 Member
    bump
  • YVL93
    YVL93 Posts: 121
    BUMP
  • cathcakey
    cathcakey Posts: 288 Member
    Bumpity bump bump bump. Thanks everyone for the delicious sounding recipes
  • ccsmiller
    ccsmiller Posts: 54 Member
    bump
  • allimax2002
    allimax2002 Posts: 83 Member
    Yum. Got to try some of these!
  • lisa35120
    lisa35120 Posts: 230 Member
    Black bean & corn quesadillas >>> http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Black-Bean-and-Corn-Quesadillas/Detail.aspx

    Super yummy, and only 281 calories for half of the quesadilla, which is very filling too!
  • cpbarrett
    cpbarrett Posts: 33 Member
    BUMP
  • nikki_zav
    nikki_zav Posts: 320 Member
    bump nikki_zav
  • Mindful_Trent
    Mindful_Trent Posts: 3,954 Member
    Black bean brownies - sounds odd, but very good. A great flourless dessert!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/accountant_boi/view/black-bean-brownies-103623

    (This is a "clean" version - no white sugar )
  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    I usually eat them on the side with a turkey burger patty, along with some mixed veggies. I'm not sure why, but I love them with ground turkey.
  • Cristy_AZ
    Cristy_AZ Posts: 986
    It's not really a recipe, just open a bunch of can and heat it up. (See if I can copy from my recipe section…. )

    Great Value ~ Corn - Golden Sweet, Canned, Whole Kernel, No Salt Added, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.)

    Muir Glen Organic - Fire Roasted, No Salt Added, Diced Tomatoes, 1 container (1 1/2 cup (130g) ea.)

    Swanson - Natural Goodness 100% Fat Free No Msg 33% Less Sodium Chicken Broth, 1 Cup (240 mL)

    Pic Sweet - Seasoning Blend/Onioin & Bell Pepper, 1.5 cup

    Beans - Black, cooked, boiled, without salt, 1 cup


    Total: 592 106 27 702 31 0
    Per Serving: 296 53 14 351 16 0


    Season with Cumin or whatever you like.
  • aubraann03
    aubraann03 Posts: 48
    bump
  • bbbbb33333
    bbbbb33333 Posts: 1,107 Member
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  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    Mexican salsa

    1 can rinsed black beans
    1 can rinsed corn nibs
    1 bell pepper
    light zesty italian dressing for taste

    mix it all together and use tostito's scoops to get it out...you can put onions, mushrooms, tomatoes....what ever you want in the salsa
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